Dip up



Patented June 2, 1931 UNITED STATES mr my Application filed May 22,

The invention relates to improvements in dip-ups and particularly to a novel signalling device, for fishing, having over-balancing means therein to insure its proper operation and retention in various positions.

An object of the invention is to provide an improved dip-up having improved means therein for automatically effecting operation of the signal upon the slightest provocation.

Another object of the invention is to provide an improved device of the character referred to including novel means for yieldably retaining the operating means from accidental displacement. Another object of the invention is to provide an inexpensive device of the character referred to embodying novel yieldable means for detachably retaining a fish line thereover.

The foregoing and such other objects'of the invention as will appear hereinafter as the description proceeds, will be more readily understood from a perusal of the following specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the dip-up in use.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal central sectional view through the portion of the device,

' showing the dip-up in horizontal position.

Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2 showing the cross member in vertical position.

The improved device is particularly adapted for use by fishermen, or the like, who employ a plurality of lines, as a means for indicating a catch. The improved device illustrated in the accompanying drawings preferably comprises a vertically arranged support 11 having its lower end tapered as at 12, to facilitate its being driven into the,

ground adjacent a body of water. The upper end of the support 11 is preferably bifurcated or forked, as shown, and a cross member or arm 13 is mounted between the forked ends 14 of said support. A bearing pin 15 extends through the ends 14 and the lower portion of the enlarged'rear end 16 of the cross arm and provides a suitable pivotal mounting for the arm 13. With the arm mounted in the manner describedin the foregoing, it

.of the arm 13; (as shown in Fig. 2) for maintaining it substantially horizontal. Tilting 1929. Serial No. 365,210. 7 p

is perfectly balanced to remain substantially horizontally. p

A longitudinal bore 17 extends inwardly from the reduced forward end-18r of the cross arm and terminates short of therear endthereof- The open end of the bore.17 is preferably closed by a suitableplug-19 having ahook portion 21 extending outwardly beyond the end of cross armrl3. A pin 22.is preferably provided for maintainingtheplug 19 in place. The hook portion 21 is adapted to receive th'ereover. a fishline 23, one. end "of which is ;1 preferably secured to the support 11 by any suitable means, 24;. a a a, .1' T

Priorl tothe insertion of'the plug-19-in the bore 17, a plurality of spherical weights25, preferably in the form of ball bearings, are placed in the bore. These Weights-f are adapted to normally remain at the :rear; end

of the arm .rearwardly downwardlyis'prevented by its engagement. =withrthefisupport 11.} j

When tension is exerted on the line 23, the front end of the arm 13 is tilted downwardly sufiiicently to cause the spherical weights 25 r to move forwardly in the bore 17. This overbalances the arm and it moves into a substantially vertical position as illustrated in Fig. 3. A suitable signal such as a flag 27 is preferably secured on the rear end-16 of the arm 13. Whensaid arm is moved into a substantially vertical position, the flag is held vertically to attract attention to indicate a catch. When the arm 13 is tilted down- 1 wardly, the line 23 slips from the hook 21 and is securely held from being pulled away by the catch by its anchorage at 24:.

It can readily be understood that a very efficient, reliable and inexpensive structure is provided by the device described in the foregoing and one which may be quickly. placed into use or de-mounted.

Iclaim:

1. An article of the class describedcomprise ing, in combination, a vertical support; a cross member pivotally balanced on the upper end of said support; an indicator on one end so i of the cross member and a hook on the other "inv ' position upon tilting said cross member,

whereupon the Weights in said cross member move to the lower end of the bore and main-V end to detachably receive a line thereover,

7 said cross member having a longitudinal bore therein for receiving a plurality of spherical weights adapted to have free movement,

therein to overbalance said cross member "whereby it may assume and be retained either horizontally or vertically.

2. An article of the character described comprising, in combination, a support;-- a cross member pivotally balanced on theupper end of said support, said cross member hav-' ing a longitudinal bore therein terminating short of oneend; a plurality of spherical weights in said vbore; a hook secured in said bore and extending outwardly from the other end of the crossmember for receiving a line 7 thereover; and signal on the first mentioned I endof the cross member to assume a vertical tain said cross member vertically.

3. An article'of the class described comprising, in combination, a verticalsupport having across arm pivotally balanced on the upper end thereof, a longitudinal-bore in said r 1 cross arm; spherical Weights in said bore,

said Weights normally restingat the closed end of said bore to maintain the cross arm substantiall horizontal; a plug in the open end of said ore having a hook-like-extension thereon for receiving a line thereover, said weights being adapted-to move tovvardsaid plug upon the tilting of the cross arm to urge "and maintain said arm substantially vertical; anda signal mounted inand extending beyond the closed end of the cross arm for indicating the position of said arm. I

ALBERT WILLIAM 

